The Northern Illinois Hockey League is happy to help Blackhawks Youth Hockey spread the word about their Youth Hockey programs, especially this one which is just for Girls. “Blackhawks Amateur Hockey invites female hockey players ages 9-18 to join us for our Big Strides All Girls Hockey Camp taking place June 23-27 (9am-3pm) at Fifth Third Arena! See below for more information on the camp, which will be led by USA Olympian Abbey Murphy! The Chicago Blackhawks are so excited to offer our Big Strides Girls Hockey Camp for the 2025 summer season! This camp is available for female hockey players ages 9-18 and will focus on on-ice training, as well as age-appropriate off-ice informational training such as: nutrition, mental health & performance, college recruitment and women in sports. Each day players will participate in two 60-minute on-ice practices led by Abbey Murphy and our amazing Big Strides staff, along with two hours of various off-ice activities. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!” https://apps.daysmartrecreation.com/dash/x/#/online/blackhawks/activity-finder/programs/21/levels/446? Did you know that the 2025 Big Strides camp lead, Abbey Murphy, was once a NIHL player? And... she and Team USA won the IIHF Womens' World Championship this past April. (fb)

Each Memorial Day take some time to reflect on the sacrifice servicemen and women have made to protect our nation’s freedom. Enjoy the holiday but remember to pause and reflect. (fb)